Q: Why haven’t I heard of Yerba Santa before? Was it just
recently discovered?
A:
Yerba Santa was discovered hundreds of years ago by Native
Americans, who used its natural moisturizing power. More
recently, Yerba Santa was found to mimic the glycoproteins and
polysaccharides found in the mucous membranes and in healthy
skin. Whereas Aloe Vera is a very well known moisturizer, Yerba
Santa has just recently been re-discovered. It is our goal to
increase awareness of this powerful plant because studies show
it is a far better moisturizer than Aloe.
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Q: What is Yerba Santa?
A:
Yerba Santa (aka bearsweed, holy herb or mountain balm)
is a plant indigenous to the foothills of the Pacific Northwest,
and has been used as an herbal remedy by many Native American
tribes for centuries. It contains mucopolysaccharides which
mimic the glycoproteins in normal mucosa and holds the aqueous
component in contact with the tissue. Yerba Santa has been
incorporated into all of Parnell Pharmaceuticals over the
counter products and helps give them enhanced moisturizing and
lubricating properties. Potential cancer chemopreventative
agents have been isolated from Yerba Santa. Flavonoids in Yerba
Santa have been shown to inhibit the metabolism of the
carcinogen, benzopyrene, by hamster embryo cells in tissue
cultures. Yerba Santa contains 12 flavonoids in high levels
which act as anti-oxidants. There is a substantial body of basic
research evidence which suggests that free radical damage
(oxidation) to cellular components likely plays an important
role in carcinogenesis, cardiovascular disease, and some eye
diseases. Antioxidants, including Yerba Santa, can defend
against this oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals and
interrupting free radical induced chain reactions. Observational
epidemiologic studies have provided further support by
demonstrating that individuals with higher intake or blood
levels of these agents to experience lower rates of cancer,
cardiovascular disease, as well as cataract and macular
degeneration.
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Q: Who is Parnell Pharmaceuticals?
A:
Parnell Pharmaceuticals is a California based Lifestyle Health
Care Company dedicated to successful aging. Founded by
practicing medical specialists, we are committed to reducing the
unwanted side effects of aging and chronic disease.
ParnellPharm.com is our on-line extension created to provide our
services and products to you in the privacy of your "cosmetic
cyberspace."
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Q: How do I obtain Parnell products?
A:
Parnell Pharmaceuticals presents an opportunity to obtain quality,
innovative, patented natural products in the privacy of your
home. These "quality of life" products have all been developed
by doctors in their various specialties for their patients and
have been recommended by doctors all over the United States for
many years. Now these products are available on the Internet as
well as our toll-free 800 line (1-800-45-PHARM
[1-800-457-4276])
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Q: Who are the doctors who developed the Parnell products?
A:
Dr. Francis Parnell has been practicing ENT for 30 years.
He received his M.D. from Georgetown University; he did his
internship and residency at University Hospitals in Madison,
Wisconsin. His varied career includes service as a Lieutenant
Colonel in the U.S. Army; an assistant clinical professor at the
School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco;
delegate to the World Health Organization, has published and
presented a number of scientific papers and has lectured on
contemporary topics in otolaryngology and health care issues.
Dr. Parnell is a Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Dr.
Diana Parnell has been a practicing dermatologist for 30
years, specializing in cosmetic dermatology. She received her
M.D. from Georgetown University, and completed her internship
and residency at University Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr.
Parnell has served as a clinical instructor in medicine at the
School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco
and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. She has
served as an industry medical consultant and has published and
presented scientific papers in dermatology.
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Q: What is your refund policy?
A:
Parnell Pharmaceuticals guarantees your satisfaction with all
products purchased. If you are not completely satisfied with any
of our products for any reason, we will refund your money in
full, no questions asked.
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Q: How does Yerba Santa compare to Aloe Vera?
A:
Comparison of moisturizing properties is difficult unless
definitive comparisons are formulated. From a very conceptual
approach, both materials should have moisturizing properties of
about the same order of magnitude. Aloe and Yerba Santa
moisturizing properties stem from the polysaccharide components.
Aloe Vera has been studied for millennia-it is ubiquitous on all
continents. It appears that the unique aloe properties are
outside simple moisturization and may stimulate dermal
fibroblast activity. This activity may account for its healthful
activity. Yerba Santa on the other hand is a sleeper. It is only
found in California. It has never been "hyped" like aloe vera.
Yerba Santa composition includes polysaccharides that not only
moisturize but also have fantastic mucilaginous properties that
lends itself to have a pleasant lubricating feel. We have noted
its long history as a vehicle for oral medication-particularly
cough and cold preparation. This property may have deeper
ramifications than superficially noted. Yerba Santa, in addition
to mucilaginous polysacchardes, is composed of numerous
flavones. Flavones as a class of compounds are noted as natural
control agents for histamine release. Very interesting
ramifications on the activity of Yerba Santa reveal its
anti-oxidant properties. But back to a direct comparison of
Yerba Santa and Aloe Vera, both moisturize by virtue of the
hydrogen bonding of water by the polysaccharide components. It
should be noted that aloe vera gel formulation include generous
percentage concentrations (20% to 80%) to establish notable
difference. Yerba Santa fluid extract if effective at lesser
concentrations (0.25% to 5%). In addition, Yerba Santa has been
shown to enhance penetrations of active ingredients in a more
uniform manner. These are definite advantages of Yerba Santa
over Aloe Vera for skin care products and products for other
tissues of the body.
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Q: Is bad breath/halitosis common?
A:
Approximately 25% of the propulation has chronic bad breath
according to the report "Oral Health of U.S. Adults" published
by the National Institute of Dental Research at the National
Institute of Health (NIH).
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Q: What causes bad breath?
A:
Bad breath (halitosis)is due to an odor caused by sulfur based
gases generated by anaerobic bacteria and decaying cells in the
mouth.
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Q: What causes "Morning Mouth"?
A:
The bad breath of "Morning Mouth" is caused by a combination of
mouth breathing, decreased saliva, proteinaceous debris,
breakdown of food remmants, alkaline pH and increase in
anaerobic bacteria.
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Q: Why don’t regular mouthwashes help bad breath?
A:
Most mouthwashes contain a high percentage of alcohol (some as
much as 28%). Alcohol has an undesirable drying effect in the
mouth and generally makes the underlying problem worse. You
should avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes.
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Q: What products and services does Parnell Pharmaceuticals provide?
A:
Unlike any other company, Parnell Pharmaceuticals provides a specialty
combination of Yerba Santa natural based products which include
skin care medication, feminine care products, cosmeceuticals and
nutriceuticals, all of which often eliminate the need for
additional treatment. When indicated we also offer medical
information and specialized consultation at our Cosmetic and
Laser Surgery Institute. These services include skin laser
treatment for conditions such as severe wrinkles and acne scars,
pigmentation and "spider" veins. Laser skin resurfacing, laser
hair removal, botox/collagen injections, and liposuction have
been performed on thousands of patients. If you wish further
information about these procedures or would like to review
"Before and After" photos, visit
www.cosmetic-lasersurg.com or call (415) 461-1036.
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Q: How do I use Parnell products?
A:
Parnell Pharmaceuticals presents products and services which provide rapidly
effective, visible results with minimal or no side effects. Our
products are easy to use in convenient packaging. Our products
and services have been developed to reduce the unwanted side
effects of aging and clinical disease. Some examples include
conditions such as aging skin, diabetes, acne, allergy,
sinusitis, cancer, personal dryness and drug induced dryness of
the skin and tissues of the body.
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Q: Why should I join the Parnell Pharmaceuticals community?
A:
Parnell Pharmaceuticals features a program for your successful healthy aging
and improved quality of life in Cosmetic Cyberspace. This unique
combination of a specialized boutique of natural-based medical
products along with specialized medical information and cosmetic
and laser skin treatment by experienced specialists is now
available at our Internet website - Parnell Pharmaceuticals. We guarantee
your privacy and do not sell or distribute our customer lists or
customer information other than for our own internal use to aid
us in better serving your needs. Our experienced customer
service specialists are available to respond to your e-mails and
800-line telephone calls. You always have a "live" voice at the
other end in addition to our on-line services.
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Q: What does Parnell Pharmaceuticals do to insure the quality of
its products?
A:
All Parnell Pharmaceuticals products are manufactured, packaged,
stored and handled in strict accordance with the provisions of
the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; the regulations of the
California Pure Drugs Act; Health and Safety Codes; and the
provisions of the California Pharmacy and Administration Rules.
We scrupulously adhere to good manufacturing practice (GMP)
standards. Certificates of assay are available for each product
lot upon request.
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Q: Does Parnell Pharmaceuticals conduct any animal testing?
A:
Absolutely not! All of Parnell Pharmaceuticals products have
been designed, tested and produced without any animal testing
whatsoever.
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Q: Where does bad breath originate?
A:
Bad breath arises from the mouth (oral cavity) over 90% of the
time with less than 5% of cases arising in the sinuses. Other
sources such as the lungs and stomach are rare. The most common
site of origin are the filaments on the surface of the tongue.
Other sites in the mouth and throat are periodontal disease,
dental cavities (caries) and the tonsils.
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Q: What are the underlying causes of bad breath?
A:
The most common underlying cause of bad breath is dry mouth
which can be due to decreased saliva output, chronic mouth
breathing, dentures, medications, and normal aging. Dry mouth
can also arise from increased talking, stress, dehydration, hot
dry climates. Offensive foods also are a major contribution.
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Q: How does MouthKote improve bad breath (halitosis)?
A:
MouthKote works in a number of ways to relieve bad breath.
MouthKote contains our patented Yerba Santa which was an ancient
care of Native Americans for bad breath and other conditions of
the digestive and respiratory systems. MouthKote with Yerba
Santa helps restore the mucosal function and stimulates the
production of saliva to reduce dry mouth. In addition, MouthKote
restores the normal acidic environment in the mouth.
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